Rebuilding process and resident survey results
The Regional District is working with representatives from the Nukko Lake Community Hall Community Consultation Committee and the Nukko Lake Recreation Association to rebuild the Nukko Community Hall after it burnt down in November 2025. The rebuilding project is funded by the insurance claim with a budget of $1,983,017. This is subject to change as the project proceeds.
Rebuilding Nukko Lake Community Hall includes:
- building a new Nukko Lake Community Hall
- building a new sewer system
- installing a new water system using the existing lake water source
It does not include additional buildings or structures, or improved parking, paved areas, lake access or landscaping.
Registered professionals will design and construct the new community hall to BC Building Code requirements which means there will be:
- upgraded washrooms
- improved accessibility with ramps and inclusive design
- updated heating and electrical
- updated water and sewer systems
The new community hall may include new features if the overall project cost does not exceed the insurance claim budget.
Resident survey
A survey was distributed to properties in the Nukko Lake Community Hall Service Area in spring 2026 to understand the community's priorities. Overall, 94% of survey respondents support rebuilding the Nukko Lake Community Hall.
The following survey results will be used to make decisions through the design and rebuilding process, and to make long-term plans for the facility.
Functional, energy efficiency and design features
88% of survey respondents support adding new energy efficiency features if the insurance budget allows. When they were asked what the most important energy efficiency features were, they ranked them in the following order:
- triple pane windows
- increased insulation
- heat pump
- solar power
- electric vehicle charging station
91% of survey respondents support new functional features if the insurance budget allows (how the building works). When they were asked what the most important functional features were, they ranked them in the following order:
- commercial kitchen (Northern Health licensed)
- more event space
- more storage space
84% of survey respondents support adding new design features if the insurance budget allows (how the building looks, the material and finishes). When they were asked what the most important design features were, they ranked them in the following order:
- deck
- improved access to the lake
- more windows
- cosmetic upgrades
When survey respondents were asked what feature was the most important, they ranked them in the following order:
- functional features
- energy efficiency features
- design features
Tax impacts
66.35% of survey respondents support a tax rate increase if new features cost more than the insurance claim budget. When they were asked what their desired tax rate increase was, they responded:
- 33.66% support no increase
- 31.68% support a 5% increase ($19.29 per $100,000 of assessed property value)
- 20.79% support a 10% increase ($20.21 per $100,000 of assessed property value)
- 5.94% support a 15% increase ($21.13 per $100,000 of assessed property value)
- 7.92% support a 20% increase ($22.05 per $100,000 of assessed property value)
March 2026 information meeting
The Regional District, the Nukko Lake Recreation Association and the Community Consultation Committee hosted an information meeting on March 8 for Nukko Lake community members on rebuilding the community hall.
The updates shared included that:
- an investigation declared the fire's origin and cause are unknown
- a survey and more in-person information sessions will be announced as the project progresses
- construction on a new community hall could start in 2027
